The Institute of Space Physics (IRF) in Uppsala is looking for a postdoctoral researcher in space physics for the research program Space Plasma Physics. The position is at IRF's Uppsala office with premises in the Ångström Laboratory, Uppsala. You will work in a top-class international research environment with excellent opportunities for collaboration and scientific exchange.

The research project focuses on investigating electrodynamic coupling between the magnetosphere, ionosphere and ground. The work will use satellite data from Swarm, MMS, and THEMIS as well as ground-based observations from magnetometers and incoherent scattering radars.

Our research group works with observations, analyzes data and makes physical models of processes in space plasma (IRF Space Plasma Physics). The group has extensive experience in developing and using scientific instruments to measure plasma density, density fluctuations, electric fields and plasma temperature on spacecraft. These spacecraft include BepiColombo, MMS, Solar Orbiter, Swarm, Cassini, Cluster, Rosetta, JUICE, and Comet Interceptor. The IRF also conducts ground-based observations using magnetometers, cameras, radio and radar instruments (e.g. EISCAT).

Qualifications

The applicant should have a PhD degree. We will give priority to candidates with a degree awarded in 2022 or later. If the applicant has an older degree and wishes to refer to special circumstances, such as parental leave, this should be clearly stated.

The applicant should have experience in analyzing and interpreting data from space plasma instruments, as well as fluency in at least one programming language (e.g. MATLAB, Python).

What we can offer you

The position is for two years and the location is at the Institute of Space Physics in Uppsala. The start date is flexible but should be in the fall of 2025 at the latest.

Gender equality, equal opportunities and diversity are fundamental principles in our workplace, which means that we take gender equality aspects into account in daily work and in all decision-making forums.

The application should include a CV and a cover letter (max. 1 page) describing the applicant's research interests and relevant experience, copies of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees (or a letter from the supervisor indicating the expected date of obtaining the PhD degree), description and evidence of previous postdoctoral positions and/or similar research work (if relevant), and reprints or open access links of up to 4 publications. The application should also include contact details of two professional references.